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Latvijas Mobilais Telefons SIA

Latvijas Mobilais Telefons Ltd. was founded in 1992 and is the first mobile operator in the country.

LMT was established as the operator of the NMT system. Initially communication for inhabitants of Latvia was provided by Helsinki mobile communication center, but the first center in our country started working in October 1992. In January 1995 the GSM network was launched.

In addition to voice communication, LMT like the leading mobile operators all over the world is paying more and more attention to data communication services, wireless Internet access and third generation mobile communication services. In September 2002 the GPRS data transmission services became available to the company's clients. In December 2004, UMTS third generation mobile communication network was launched and in June 2005 LMT introduced to GSM network EDGE technology, which ensures data transfer speed up to 236 kbit per second. As a result of development of UMTS and EDGE technologies the possibilities of quick access to WAP and internet sites, e-mails, entertaining and informative services, unheard of in Latvia, have appeared. In 2006 LMT introduced a new data transfer technology in UMTS network - HSDPA, which enables to reach the data download speed of up to 3.6 mbps, in some places - up to 7.2 mbps.

Since foundation of the company LMT has invested over Ls 250 million in development of communications network, thus ensuring the widest mobile communications network coverage - 99% of the country's territory. LMT has concluded roaming agreements in 190 countries in 617 networks.

In January 2002 LMT as the first telecommunications enterprise in the Baltic States received quality management system certificate ISO 9001:2000, confirming the compliance of the company with high internationally recognized management standards. In May 2007 prepaid card service provider Amigo ZetCOM merges with LMT.

During these years LMT has not only provided mobile communication services, but also has actively participated in development of Latvian state, paying large taxes to the state budget and supporting cultural, sports, educational and socially important projects.

LMT actively participates in the Confederation of Employers of Latvia, thus contributing to business efficiency, development of employment and creation of favourable social conditions. LMT takes part in the work of international telecommunication organizations - GSM Association, UMTS Forum and ETSI.